Helping the Irish

[North Country Tough]

So I know this sounds thick, to you guys buy what model Argo is it ? Like a conquest ?
I didn't buy this machine, I swapped a small hand built car trailer for it !

Thanks for all the replies so far, were off to a great start !

Really didnt call it a model back then it was just a Argo 8 wheeler,magnums,conquests,frontiers,Avengers what have you were much later models than that one,the good news is you can put any engine in there that you want,the only thing that limits you is your degree of mechanical ability and parts are still available.NCT

[gypsey]

Thanks Again
No worries on the mechanical abilities, so hopefully full steam ahead !

[gypsey]

I have been offered a Kabota D722 3 cylinder 20 HP MOTOR.
It weights 65KG.
Anyone know how would this be, weight wise compared to stock motors ?
is it to heavy ?

[North Country Tough]

I have been offered a Kabota D722 3 cylinder 20 HP MOTOR.
It weights 65KG.
Anyone know how would this be, weight wise compared to stock motors ?
is it to heavy ?

So thats in and around 143 ish pounds,is this a liquid cooled I assume so,if so you have to take into account the rad and supports,is this 65 kg with stater,alternator,like turn key ready to run or what,65kg is not bad for weight but what is the total ready to run,a couple hundred pounds would be heavy,what are your uses for this machine,will you be using this in the water a lot.

[gypsey]

Its Liquid cooled. Stated weight is dry, excluding radiator ,exhaust and air box. The only reason i ask is because the motor including starter + alternator would cost me only €280.
I don't really intend to be in the water but it would be cool if i could.
A very compact little Diesel motor.
what do you think ?

[North Country Tough]

Its Liquid cooled. Stated weight is dry, excluding radiator ,exhaust and air box. The only reason i ask is because the motor including starter + alternator would cost me only €280.
I don't really intend to be in the water but it would be cool if i could.
A very compact little Diesel motor.
what do you think ?

Well I can see that you are across the pond,so about 600 ish dollars cheap by any standard for a diesel,I think it would make a very interesting build,if you are not wanting to beat any speed records it would certainly be a strong performer,if you keep it around 90 kg or less,you might have to add some weight to the back in water to level it out a little,I would do it.

[gypsey]

Think i might buy it alright , this is my first Argo ( of any model ), so this restoration project is all new to me but i like playing Magyver mixing and matching,
Thanks for your replys ! Decision made....